The role of trade unions in industrial relations system in South African Industry, felixton in kwa-zulu natal

This article attempts to highlight the role of trade unions in industrial relations system in South Africa: A study of Mondi Kraft industry, Felixton in Kwa-Zulu Natal. The identified roles include, resolving conflicts between the management and the employees, improving the remunerations of the employees, creating conducive forum for mediation and conciliation process within the industry. Moreover, trade unions have been in existence for many years. Even though their introduction was generally encountered with resistance, since their establishment, trade unions have been an important agent of social change worldwide. This article further confirms that over the years, trade unions have been involved in politics and other societal activities.The power of the unions is dependent on the extent of their membership, not only at individual companies but also across the industry.